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To help the aviation industry reduce its environmental footprint and fulfill its commitment to net zero emissions of CO2 by 2050, our aerospace consulting services are aimed at developing maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities with the smallest energy impact possible and the smallest impact on the environment.

Applied in all our global aerospace projects, our Future Ready® methods provide structured guidance and leading practice examples to make sense of future trends. Future Ready is WSP’s global innovation program that seeks to build resilience by understanding how key trends in climate change, society, technology and resources are impacting our world, locally and globally.

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Effective solutions in a fast-evolving market

Based in France, WSP’s Centre of Excellence for Aerospace collaborates with teams around the world to deliver a broad range of services to clients in their maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities and build upon its impressive track record. This allows us to stay ahead of market changes and be ready to answer client requirements.

We have established long-lasting relationships with manufacturers, such as Airbus and Safran, as well as various airlines, industrial groups and aeronautical subcontractors and suppliers. We offer a comprehensive range of services to the industry:

  • Master planning
  • Land sizing and traffic infrastructure needs
  • Liaising/coordination with airport management (landside/airside)
  • Process flows and layout, integration over sites and into buildings
  • Sustainability strategy
  • Energy strategy and Key utilities requirements
  • Time scale program and milestone identification
  • Dialog with authorities and utility providers
  • Multi-criteria risk analysis of projects
  • Coordination of all specialized sub-contractors for design
  • Procurement strategy for services and construction works
  • Assistance up to completion
  • Design and construction management
  • Tools engineering and interface management
  • Flight path and obstruction zoning analysis

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Frequently asked questions

What aerospace consulting services does WSP provide?

WSP offers a comprehensive suite of aerospace consulting services focused on the development, planning, design, and optimization of maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO) facilities. This includes master planning, land sizing, traffic infrastructure planning, process flow design, sustainability and energy strategies, utilities requirements, design coordination, procurement strategies, and full support through construction and completion.

What is the Centre of Excellence for Aerospace and how does it support clients?

Based in France, WSP’s Centre of Excellence for Aerospace brings specialized expertise and global collaboration to aerospace projects. The centre coordinates multidisciplinary teams worldwide to deliver consistent, innovative, and future-ready solutions. This structure ensures rapid responsiveness to market changes and provides clients with access to deep industry knowledge and best practices.

Which types of aerospace organizations does WSP work with?

WSP has long-standing partnerships with major aerospace manufacturers such as Airbus and Safran, as well as airlines, industrial groups, aeronautical subcontractors, and suppliers. Our expertise supports stakeholders across the full aerospace ecosystem, including operators of MRO facilities and airport-connected industrial sites.

What role does WSP play in the planning and design of MRO facilities?

WSP supports every stage of MRO facility development, from early master planning and land-use decisions to process flow layouts and detailed building integration. We coordinate with airport management on both landside and airside requirements, conduct multi-criteria risk analyses, define utilities and energy needs, and manage engineering interfaces and specialized subcontractors to ensure efficient and resilient facility design.

What advantages does WSP’s Future Ready® approach offer aerospace clients?

Future Ready® equips clients with structured foresight into emerging trends—such as climate adaptation, digital technologies, resource constraints, automation, and evolving operational needs. By embedding these insights into aerospace projects, WSP delivers resilient long-term solutions that allow MRO facilities and aerospace operations to perform effectively in a fast-changing global environment.

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